RDH to Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene

College of Dentistry

Advance your career in dental hygiene with a Bachelor's degree.

The Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program is a flexible, online program that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. This program is designed for students and working licensed dental hygienists who hold an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene from a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a stimulating and educational environment that combines the general education aspects of a baccalaureate degree with advanced education in dental hygiene. The courses included will provide an introduction to research methods and statistics used in dental and dental hygiene research, as well as the economic, management, and employment issues that impact dental hygiene practice today.

Campus Requirements: NONE – 100% online.

Class Format: Asynchronous – you can attend classes on your own time.

Credit Hours Required: 55. See the program website for details on transferrable credits.

Cost Per Credit Hour: $405.88 (includes instructional and general fees). See the full cost breakdown here.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold an associate degree or certificate in dental hygiene, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or higher, and be licensed or eligible for an Ohio license to practice dental hygiene.

Time to Completion: 4 semesters, which can be completed anywhere from 1-5 years

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Sample Courses

DH 3150

Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal Therapy examines current trends in periodontology and advanced periodontology procedures.

DH 3410

Research Methods and Interpretation

Research Methods and Interpretation provides an introduction to research methods and statistics used in dental and dental hygiene research and prepares students to interpret and apply professional research to dental hygiene practice.

DH 4240

Practice Management

This course provides instruction in economic, management and employment issues that impact dental hygiene practice.

DH 4420

Current Concepts in Dental Hygiene

Students examine current issues in the dental hygiene profession.

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Denise Kissell BSDH, EFDA, MPH

Assistant Professor - Practice

Rebecca Henderson, BSDH, MS

Assistant Professor - Clinical

Rachel Kearney, BSDH, MS

Associate Professor

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State/Territory	Status	Description	Disclosures Info
Alabama	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Alabama
Alaska	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Alaska
Arizona	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Arizona
Arkansas	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Arkansas
California	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for California
Colorado	Limited Authorization	Please contact Ohio State Online for more information about the limited authorization status in this state	View Disclosure information for Colorado
Connecticut	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Connecticut
Delaware	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Delaware
District of Columbia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for District of Columbia
Florida	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Florida
Georgia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Georgia
Hawaii	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Hawaii
Idaho	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Idaho
Illinois	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Illinois
Indiana	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Indiana
Iowa	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Iowa
Kansas	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Kansas
Kentucky	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Kentucky
Louisiana	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Louisiana
Maine	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Maine
Maryland	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Maryland
Massachusetts	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Massachusetts
Michigan	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Michigan
Minnesota	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Minnesota
Mississippi	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Mississippi
Missouri	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Missouri
Montana	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Montana
Nebraska	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Nebraska
Nevada	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Nevada
New Hampshire	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for New Hampshire
New Jersey	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for New Jersey
New Mexico	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for New Mexico
New York	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for New York
North Carolina	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for North Carolina
North Dakota	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for North Dakota
Ohio	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Ohio
Oklahoma	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Oklahoma
Oregon	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Oregon
Pennsylvania	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Puerto Rico
Rhode Island	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Rhode Island
South Carolina	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for South Carolina
South Dakota	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for South Dakota
Tennessee	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Tennessee
Texas	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Texas
Utah	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Utah
Vermont	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Vermont
Virgin Islands	Program Not Available	Researching state requirements to offer distance education	View Disclosure information for Virgin Islands
Virginia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Virginia
Washington	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Washington
West Virginia	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for West Virginia
Wisconsin	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Wisconsin
Wyoming	Authorized	Meets state standards to offer distance education through approval or exemption by the state regulatory agency and by the State Dentistry Board	View Disclosure information for Wyoming